Backyard Ultra Tailgate
Greenville, SC
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
819 Laurens Rd, Greenville SC
Distances
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Typical weather
47–64°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
45–68°F
dry
2024
62–74°F
rain
2023
51–76°F
dry
2022
62–79°F
dry
2021
44–64°F
dry
2020
57–72°F
dry
2019
48–67°F
rain
2018
50–70°F
dry
2017
61–70°F
rain
2016
48–69°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Backyard Ultra Tailgate
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Time: Starting at 8 am
- Location: 819 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC
Race Details
- Format: Every hour on the hour for a 5k course on the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
- Laps: Go for 1 lap or 10, whatever you're up for.
- Post-Race Activities: Games, raffles, vendors, and a big screen for football.
- Preparation: Bring a lawnchair and snacks.
Beneficiary
- OVC Kenya: Proceeds will support OVC Kenya, a program that aids vulnerable children.
- Support Model: Partners with local churches for physical, academic, and relational support.
- Goal: Break the cycle of poverty within communities.
- Impact: Children receive education and develop essential life skills.
Raffles
- Sponsorship: Each lap sponsored by a local business with a corresponding raffle prize every hour.
- Eligibility: Complete the lap within 55 minutes to earn a raffle ticket.
- Additional Tickets: Extra raffle tickets available for purchase at $3 each or 4 for $10.
- Proceeds: All extra ticket sales benefit the OVC Kenya program.
Additional Information
- More Info: More details will be provided soon.
- Registration Link: Sign Up Here
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